Job Summary
Experienced science professional that independently plans and executes workstreams of
laboratory science, translating project objectives into experimental plans and data that
further progress research programs.Responsibilities:
CREATION 70 %
Works in collaboration with others and independently to advance projects.
Conducts experiments independently.
Troubleshoots problems when they occur.
Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an
in-depth evaluation of various factors.
Documents experiments, makes technical presentations, and contributes to
progress/technical reports.
Designs and sets experimental direction and suggests innovations within the
framework of the assigned project and functional group.
INNOVATION / NEW TECHNOLOGY 15 %
Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for project
advancement.
Increases level of professional expertise through scientific literature and
network contacts.
Identifies shortcomings in existing research procedures and systems and
proposes solutions to address them.
CUSTOMER INTIMACY AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP 5%
Participates in Department meetings and other functional activities.
Communicates well to various audiences including technical, business,
and leadership stakeholders.
Interacts and networks across technical areas. Serves as an expert in a technical
area and helps to connect co-workers as needed to solve technical problems.
Interacts as part of a team with internal and/or external customers to support the
relationship.
Develops an understanding of how project objectives and their work meet
internal and external customer needs.
LEADERSHIP 10%
Serves as a safety resource beyond the Team in a related technical area
based on area of technical expertise.
Leads independent workstreams or programs within projects with input from
project/technical leaders.
Leads laboratory activities, technician and technologist teams.
May mentor or develop others in functional group or project team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational requirement
MS + 3 years of scientific experience in related discipline or equivalent.
Experience required
Sufficient time in previous grade to demonstrate mastery of responsibilities and deliver significant contributions.
Recognized for a higher level of technical excellence, above that of Associate Scientists as a group.
Established a significant body of relevant work and a record of contributions and impact across multiple projects.
SKILLS
• Scientific Research Methods
• Functional Technical Skills in Related Discipline
• Written and Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Top Skills
What We Do
Meet IFF:
We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.
An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.
With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.
Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet.
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